PING Scottsdale Anser Putter
A modern classic reborn — the iconic Anser shape gets a Pebax face insert and higher MOI for 2025, delivering elite mid-range putting performance at a price that undercuts the competition.
The consensus
The PING Scottsdale Anser is the 2025 reimagining of the most iconic putter shape in golf history. It earned a Golf Digest Hot List selection and ranked second among blade putters in MyGolfSpy's 2025 Most Wanted testing. Across 10 sources spanning expert reviews, robot data, forum sentiment, and retail feedback, the consensus is clear: this is a legitimate performance upgrade over previous PING Anser models, wrapped in a classic shape and priced well below the premium blade competition.
Where sources agree most strongly: the Pebax face insert and mid-range putting excellence. Golf Monthly called it one of the softest feeling putter faces they've tested. MyGolfSpy's robot testing ranked it second overall from mid-range among all blade putters. The lightweight Pebax material — borrowed from athletic shoe design — freed up discretionary weight that PING redistributed to achieve up to 11% higher MOI than the comparable PLD Milled Anser. That translates to measurably less face twist on mishits without changing the compact shape that low and mid handicappers prefer. At $269.99 with a premium SuperStroke grip included, it undercuts Titleist Phantom and Scotty Cameron alternatives by $130+.
Where the consensus fractures: long putt performance and feel preferences. MyGolfSpy's data showed the Scottsdale Anser falls behind on 30+ foot putts, where the soft insert may not give enough distance feedback for confident lag putting. Some forum users also expressed a preference for the crisper, more tactile feedback of milled steel faces. If you prioritize sharp impact sensation or frequently face long lag putts, the PLD Milled Anser or a higher-MOI mallet may serve you better. But for the majority of golfers whose rounds are decided on 8-to-15-foot putts, this is the data-backed blade choice for 2025.
A modern classic reborn — the iconic Anser shape gets a Pebax face insert and higher MOI for 2025, delivering elite mid-range putting performance at a price that undercuts the competition.